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Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL50
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Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic LS5 versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the LS5 (14MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was announced 2 years after the SL202 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the LS5 matches up versus the SL202 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Samsung SL202

 LS5 SL202 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2009Newer by 30 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Panasonic LS5

 SL202 LS5 

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Samsung SL202

 LS5 SL202 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LS5 has outside dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LS5 versus Samsung SL202 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the LS5 against the SL202.

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the LS5 and SL202 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the LS5 and SL202.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic LS5 to give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The newer LS5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
25
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Sports photography information
Samsung SL202 Sports photography information
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (160 shots)
has no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others (126g)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography information
36
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery (160 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
27
really wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Vlogging info
Samsung SL202 Vlogging info
32
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
27
really wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Samsung SL202
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Samsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Samsung SL202
Alternative name - PL50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-21 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 photographs -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $294 $140